The Remarkable Farkle McBride

In his first book for children, the remarkable John Lithgow introduces the workings of the orchestra and the pleasures of music in a jaunting, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud. The musical prodigy Farkle McBride tries a number of instruments before discovering that conducting the orchestra makes him happy. Full-color illustrations and one gatefold.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/01/2000
ISBN: 9780689833403
Pages: 44
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 11.66h x 9.40w x 0.43d
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/24/2000 pg. 93
Entertainment Weekly 08/18/2000 pg. 121
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2000 pg. 1286
School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 204
People Weekly 10/30/2000 pg. 50
Time 11/20/2000 pg. 153
New York Times 11/19/2000 pg. 59
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 43 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
School Library Journal 08/24/2000

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 41953 / Remarkable Farkle McBride
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5